Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Maidstone travel guide

Maidstone Tourism | Maidstone Guide

You're Going to Love Maidstone

With a population of 90,894, Maidstone is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Maidstone deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Maidstone

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Loose Chequers (Old Loose Hill) and Bliss (14 King St) are great picks.

When to visit Maidstone

Maidstone in April
Estimated hotel price
£69
1 night at 3-star hotel
Maidstone in April
Estimated hotel price
£69
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Maidstone

Plane

Although Maidstone doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 31 miles from Maidstone. The shortest domestic flight to Maidstone departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Maidstone, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Maidstone to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £22 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 5 miles from the city centre, Maidstone Hollingbourne is the busiest station in Maidstone. Another popular train station is Maidstone Wateringbury, located 4 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Maidstone is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 32 miles from Maidstone. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Maidstone using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Maidstone takes 140 miles and will cost you around £5. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 145 miles. Maidstone’s bus station is located 4 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although Maidstone doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 31 miles from Maidstone. The shortest domestic flight to Maidstone departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Maidstone, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Maidstone to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £22 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 5 miles from the city centre, Maidstone Hollingbourne is the busiest station in Maidstone. Another popular train station is Maidstone Wateringbury, located 4 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Maidstone is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 32 miles from Maidstone. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Maidstone using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Maidstone takes 140 miles and will cost you around £5. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 145 miles. Maidstone’s bus station is located 4 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Maidstone

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Maidstone

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,710 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,667 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,039 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,157 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,845 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,081 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,144 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,708 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,518 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,464 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (890 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,610 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,642 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,367 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,126 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,168 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,347 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,430 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,683 reviews)
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Where to stay in Maidstone

Average rates range from around £85 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £90 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Maidstone

Most booked hotels in Maidstone

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Delta Hotels by Marriott Tudor Park Country Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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Orida Maidstone
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£58+
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Who'd A Thought It
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£81+
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Village Hotel Maidstone
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£49+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Maidstone
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
£31+
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Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
£63+
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Hiring a car in Maidstone

Hiring a car in Maidstone costs £40 per day, on average, or £80 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.37 per litre in Maidstone (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.39 and £21.85. The most frequently booked car type in Maidstone is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Maidstone costs £40 per day, on average, or £80 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.37 per litre in Maidstone (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.39 and £21.85. The most frequently booked car type in Maidstone is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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